[Solved] How To Fix Preparing iPhone for Restore Issue

By Spencer Mcfadden, on May 17, 2021, in iPhone Problems | SOLVED

Why iTunes Gets Stuck In Preparing iPhone for Restore Screen? I recently tried to update my iPhone with the latest iOS 14.5. When I plugged my iPhone into the computer, it was recognized by iTunes, contacted the iTunes Store and successfully downloaded the new software. However the update, for whatever reason has failed (iTunes error 6). Now the iPhone is stuck in recovery mode. When I plug it into iTunes it recognizes the phone, explains that it is in "Recovery Mode," extracts the software, but stalls when it "Prepares iPhone for Restore."

It rarely requires iTunes to backup, update, or restore an iPhone since the release of iCloud service. The OTA option is just much more convenient due the wireless workflow. Besides, when you open your computer, launch iTunes or Finder program, often it may not work as you expected (How To Fix iTunes Error 54). If you have ever seen this notification "Preparing iPhone for restore" on your iTunes, you can follow this article for troubleshooting tips.

Most Common Preparing iPhone for Restore Issue and Best Fixes

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• Battery
• Update
• Bluetooth
• Wifi
• Camera
• Errors
• Overheating
• Frozen
• Black Screen

When you see iTunes hangs on Preparing iPhone for Restore screen and cannot pass on, make sure your iPhone has sufficient battery and it runs the latest iOS software version (How To Fix iPhone 6/7/8/Xr/11 Error 9). Also have a check with your USB cable to see if it's Apple certificated. Still have trouble with iTunes stuck on Preparing iPhone for Restore? Here are more troubleshooting tips.

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How-To Steps To Fix Preparing iPhone for Restore Issue:

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   Fix 1

   Restart Both Your iPhone and Computer: A smart way to fix most common computer and iPhone device glitches is to restart them. This way, it can solve quite a lot of unknown issues like Preparing iPhone for Restore.

   
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   Fix 2

   Check Your Computer's Security Software: You might need to update, change, or uninstall software that could cause iTunes stuck on Preparing iPhone for Restore screen.

   
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   Fix 3

   Use Apple Certified USB Cable: Check your Internet connection. Open Safari and go to www.apple.com. If you can’t open the page. If not, consider resetting your iPhone Network Settings to have a fix.

   

Now can you fix this Preparing iPhone for Restore issue with our suggestions above? If you still have further iOS 14 software issues or bugs, feel free to contact us and we are happy to help (How To Fix iPhone X Error 4013). In addition, we will keep updating our iOS 14 Porblems list so that to cover all upcoming software/hardware glitches on your Apple devices.

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